Vision is a picture of a desired future; a picture of something that I don't possess right now, but it is something… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Most pastors have a hard time grasping a vision. But vision is the indispensable quality of a leader. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Nothing is as hard as it looks; everything is more rewarding than you expect; and if anything can go right it will… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
As a leader, you have to take responsibility for your own failures as well as successes. That's the only way you'll learn.… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The happiest people are those who have harvested their time in others. The unhappiest people are those who wonder how the world… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
If you don’t try to create the future you want, you must endure the future you get. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Every time I have had a breakthrough in my life, it has been because of Prayer — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The wrong action done at the wrong time spells disaster The right action done at the wrong time spells resistance The wrong… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The moment you place a label on someone, you begin to treat him or her accordingly. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
“the difference between who you are today and who you will be in five years will be the people you spend time… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
I do a lot of conferences, a lot of leadership training. For about six or seven years I've been making this statement… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
You realize that we over-exaggerate yesterday, we over-estimate tomorrow and we underestimate today. We think, "Well, I'm going to kill time," "I'll… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
“Look at last week’s schedule. How much of your time did you devote to regular, disciplined activities? Did you do anything to… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Many times when people leave churches we think it's a doctrinal issue, but most of the time it's a leadership issue. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
People create success in their lives by focusing on today. It may sound trite, but today is the only time you have.… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
If you're a leader, it's important to set aside time to quiet yourself and listen for God's direction. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Without love, there can be no connection, no future, and no success together. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Many times when people have a vision, they think in terms of a big vision - I want to take my city… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Now more than ever I am aware that a person's significant birthdays can either mark the passage of time, or they can… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Knowing the future is difficult, controlling the future is impossible. Knowing today is essential; controlling today is possible. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
I wish I could say I coined the phrase "failing forward." I do it all the time. I find as I've embraced… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Leadership is influence, nothing more, nothing less. How do you gain influence from people? You invest in them. How do you invest… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Even if you've had a negative effect on others in the past, you can turn that around and make your impact a… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Many people help construct our attitudes at a certain time and place. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
“people with a positive attitude focus their time and attention on solutions, not problems. Just about anybody can see problems.” — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
“Why do so many people do nothing? I think it’s because most of us look at the evils and injustice around us, and we… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Goals not only help you develop initial motivation by making your dreams obtainable, but they also help you continue to be motivated and that… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Vision is a picture of a desired future; a picture of something that I don't possess right now, but it is something I want… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
If you want to make your mother happy, talk to her. If you want to make your father happy, listen. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Passion gives you an advantage over others, because one person with passion is greater than ninety-nine who have only an interest! — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
I thought if I was open and honest, it would help the reader to get open and honest, and they also would realize sometimes… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
A person who has a dream knows what he is willing to give up in order to go up. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The bottom line on attitude is that a good one helps to increase your possibilities. Pessimists usually get what they expect. So do optimists. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
